Rap City

Rap City
The outro frame, 2007
Created by
  • Alvin Jones
  • Keith Paschell
  • Stephen G. Hill
  • Craig Henry
  • John Dr. Teeth Tucker
StarringChris Thomas (1989–1991)
Hans Dobson (1989–1993)
Prince DaJour (1991–1994)
Joe Clair (1994–1999)
Leslie Segar (1994–1999)
Big Tigger (1998–2005)
DJ Mad Linx (2005–2006)
J-Nicks (2005–2006)
Q-45 (2006–2008)
Country of originUnited States
Production
Producers
  • Matt Smith (2000–2008)
  • Theron "Tee Smif" Smith (2007-2008)
  • Gregory Trent (2001–2005)
  • Craig Henry (1997–1999)
  • Obi Holly (1997–2000)
  • John "Dr. Teeth" Tucker (1998–2001)
Running time
  • 120 minutes (1989–2005)
  • 60 minutes (2005–2008)
Original release
NetworkBET
ReleaseAugust 11, 1989 (1989-08-11) –
November 8, 2008 (2008-11-08)
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Rap City was a music video television program block that originally aired on the Black Entertainment Television (BET) network from August 11, 1989,[1] to November 8, 2008. The program was an exclusive showcase for hip hop music videos, and features interviews with and freestyles from popular rappers, and often has guest DJs serve as co-hosts.

  1. ^ Cheryl Lynette Keyes (2006). Rap Music and Street Consciousness. University of Illinois Press. ISBN 9780252072017. Retrieved January 15, 2018.